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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.48, 6,254.90 and 1,708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.48, 6,254.90 and 1,708.02 is: 2,561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.48 : 6,254.90 = 1,708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.48/6,254.90 = 1,708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.48x = 6,254.90 × 1,708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.48x = 10,683,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,683,494.30/4,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.08

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